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Fritschi Family History

Fritschi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fritsch, Fritsche, Frisch, Britsch, Tritsch, Fritchie, Fritch

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Where is the Fritschi family from?

You can see how Fritschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fritschi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fritschi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fritschi families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fritschi's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fritschi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fritschi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fritschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fritschi. 25% of Fritschi men worked as an Elevator Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Fritschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fritschi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 468 immigration records available for the last name Fritschi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Fritschi. For the veterans among your Fritschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fritschi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fritschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fritschi in 1962 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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